Senior Manager Procurement

Schneider Electric; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric in Bengaluru, India is seeking a procurement professional to source and evaluate solution providers for complex projects. The role focuses on contract negotiation, cost optimization, and alignment with project timelines while mitigating supplier risks.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure strategic procurement and vendor performance management, driving value, compliance, and delivery excellence across global sourcing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of customs compliance across jurisdictions.
• Understanding of international trade rules affecting sourcing strategies.
• Ability to adjust procurement approaches based on project needs.
• Ability to align sourcing decisions with business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Source and evaluate solution and service providers to meet complex project requirements.
• Negotiate contracts and terms with vendors to achieve cost-effective, high-quality outcomes.
• Partner with project teams to ensure procurement aligns with timelines and strategic objectives.
• Oversee supplier performance and manage risks throughout the procurement process.

Skills

Customs Compliance

Customs Regulations

Adaptability

Business Acumen

Collaboration

Cost Analysis

Procurement Negotiations

Supplier Management

Job description

What will you do?

• Source and evaluate solution and service providers to meet complex project requirements
• Negotiate contracts and terms with vendors to achieve cost-effective, high-quality outcomes
• Partner with project teams to ensure procurement aligns with timelines and strategic objectives
• Oversee supplier performance and manage risks throughout the procurement process

What are the key skills we are looking for?

• Customs Compliance — advanced level; ensuring procurement activities meet regulatory requirements across jurisdictions
• Customs Regulations — advanced level; navigating international trade rules to support global sourcing strategies
• Adaptability — intermediate level; adjusting procurement approaches in response to shifting project needs
• Business Acumen — intermediate level; aligning sourcing decisions with broader organizational objectives
• Collaboration — intermediate level; partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions
• Cost Analysis — intermediate level; evaluating total cost of ownership to drive value
• Procurement Negotiations — intermediate level; securing favorable terms that balance cost, quality, and delivery
• Supplier Management — intermediate level; building and maintaining productive vendor partnerships

What qualifications will make you successful?

• Strong influencing skills to drive alignment across stakeholders with competing priorities
• Creative problem-solving mindset to navigate complex sourcing challenges
• Customer-focused approach that prioritizes project success and stakeholder satisfaction
• Comfort managing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail

What's in it for me?

• Impactful work where your procurement decisions shape project outcomes and business success
• Collaborative environment that encourages innovation and strategic thinking
• Professional growth opportunities including training and certification programs
• Supportive team culture that values diverse perspectives and continuous learning

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€40 billion global revenue

+9% organic growth

150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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